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Fibre: the vegan diet’s hidden superpower
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Vegan diets
- Wholegrains
Most people are fibre deficient and don’t even know it. Here’s what fibre actually does in your body – and why a vegan diet is the easiest way to get enough.
The lowdown on supplements
- Vegan diets
- Vitamins and Minerals
Vegans do not need lots of expensive supplements or powders but if you’d like some reassurance, here are the basics to ensure you’ve got everything covered.
Crohn’s disease and plant-based diets
Crohn’s diagnosis is a big challenge but fine-tuning your diet can change your life
Milking inequality – why dairy is a women’s rights issue
- Cow's milk
- cows. dairy-free
- Dairy
How many women know how cow’s milk is produced and would they continue drinking it if they knew exactly what goes on behind the closed doors of modern dairy farms?
STAYING SOLID – expert tips for maintaining bone health on a vegan diet
The bones that form your skeleton aren’t permanent, unchangeable structures, they are constantly rebuilding themselves, depending on your lifestyle, physical activity and diet. Cultivating bone-healthy habits is excellent health insurance.
10 common mistakes that stop people from going or staying vegan
- Vegan diets
The pushback against veganism can be tough enough to deal with without self-doubt creeping in. Stick with it and you will soon feel the benefits!
Evolution and the Paleo Myth – our ancient ancestors were plant-based
- Evolution
If you want to follow an authentic ancestral diet, consider a wholefood plant-based diet rather than a meat-heavy ‘Paleo’ diet!
The beginner’s guide to vegan nutrition
- Vegan diets
Want to go vegan but need a little help? We have the answers for you here…
Seaweed uncovered
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Iodine
- Thyroid
There are many delicious ways to savour the flavours of the sea, without the cruelty or environmental harm caused by fishing, while reaping the abundant health benefits that seaweed has to offer.
The Great Protein Panic – Solved by Plant Power
Where do vegans get their protein? What are the best sources and why is plant protein best? Find out all the answers here.